Missing Albany man’s body found in Snow Peak area after three-day search
Linn County Search and Rescue personnel on Thursday, July 10, located the body of David Winter, of Albany,…
Death Notices: June 18, 2025
Steve W. Hyder, 72, of Chehalis, Wash., a former Lebanon resident, died Sept. 26, 2024. He grew up…
Events: June 18, 2025
Lumberjack Breakfast returns this weekend The East Albany Lions Club’s Lumberjack Breakfast, a beloved community tradition returning to…
Circuit Court: June 18, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
Police Logs: June 18, 2025
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Dear Editor: Third time’s a charm?
Dear Editor, I recently moved here from Brookings, Oregon, and you explained the two newspapers that comprise Lebanon…
Dear Editor: Heart of Lebanon built city’s healthcare
Dear Editor: It’s easy to gloss over the heart that went into Lebanon bringing a hospital to its…
Words to Community from Samaritan CEO Marty Cahill
An Open Letter to Our Colleagues, Leaders and Community: As I wrap up my first week as CEO…
Grant funding provides support for African American students
A coalition of educational and community organizations launched the Black Excellence Initiative, a three-year project to support middle…
Samaritan, Santiam Hospital cease affiliation pursuit
After a year of due diligence and operational exploration, Samaritan Health Services and Santiam Hospital and Clinics announced…
Final May election local winners announced
Linn County’s Elections Office last week finalized its vote count for the May 20 election, ending a close…
Real Estate Sold: June 18, 2025
Following are Lebanon, Sweet Home, and Brownsville area real estate transactions recorded with the county during late May…
Lebanon man charged with manslaughter
A Lebanon man is facing manslaughter charges after a vehicle collision between Lebanon and Lacomb led to the…
Patricia L. Carroll
Patricia Carroll Oct. 26, 1955 – May 8, 2025 Patricia L. Carroll was born in Lebanon on Oct.…
Explosion leads to one dead, two injured
Lebanon firefighters responded to multiple cars on fire in the 700 block of W Grant Street at 9:20…
Meet the Junior Court
Aiyana Hall Representing Hamilton Creek Elementary Parents: Rick and Hillary Hall Q: What is your favorite ice cream…
Scene(s) Around Town and other news briefs: May 21, 2025
Performers Are Spoonful of Sugar The Seven Oak Theatre Club presented its spring performance May 8-10. They used…
Death Notices: May 21, 2025
Malachi David Easling, 21, of Lebanon, died April 8, 2025. A celebration of his life will be held at…
Marian Hutley (Glotzbach)
Marian Hutley Sept. 13, 1928 – May 3, 2025 Marian Hutley (Glotzbach), of Lebanon, passed away May 3,…
Dorothy Jane Grove
Dorothy Grove Dec. 12, 1931 – May 12, 2025 Dorothy Jane Grove, 93, of Lebanon passed away May…
Glenn Eugene Chilcote
Glenn Chilcote July 1935 – April 20, 2025 Glenn Eugene Chilcote passed away April 20, 2025, at the…
Circuit Court: May 21, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…
UPDATED – Police Logs: May 21, 2025
Information for the Public Safety report and Courts in The New Era is sourced from local law enforcement…